Google Chrome Browser arriving today 9/2/08

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:25 am

well here we go again something new..... this link has a lot of info

http://www.searchenginejournal.com/goog ... know/7604/

from Google

A fresh take on the browser

9/01/2008 02:10:00 PM

At Google, we have a saying: “launch early and iterate.” While this approach is usually limited to our engineers, it apparently applies to our mailroom as well! As you may have read in the blogosphere, we hit “send” a bit early on a comic book introducing our new open source browser, Google Chrome. We will be launching the beta version of Google Chrome tomorrow in more than 100 countries.

So why are we launching Google Chrome? Because we believe we can add value for users and, at the same time, help drive innovation on the Web.

All of us at Google spend much of our time working inside a browser. We search, chat, email and collaborate in a browser. And in our spare time, we shop, bank, read news and keep in touch with friends–all using a browser. Because we spend so much time online, we began seriously thinking about what kind of browser could exist if we started from scratch and built on the best elements out there. We realized that the Web had evolved from mainly simple text pages to rich, interactive applications and that we needed to completely rethink the browser. What we really needed was not just a browser, but also a modern platform for Web pages and applications, and that’s what we set out to build.

On the surface, we designed a browser window that is streamlined and simple. To most people, it isn’t the browser that matters. It’s only a tool to run the important stuff–the pages, sites and applications that make up the Web. Like the classic Google homepage, Google Chrome is clean and fast. It gets out of your way and gets you where you want to go.

Under the hood, we were able to build the foundation of a browser that runs today’s complex Web applications much better. By keeping each tab in an isolated “sandbox,” we were able to prevent one tab from crashing another and provide improved protection from rogue sites. We improved speed and responsiveness across the board. We also built a more powerful JavaScript engine, V8, to power the next generation of Web applications that aren’t even possible in today’s browsers.

This is just the beginning–Google Chrome is far from done. We’re releasing this beta for Windows to start the broader discussion and hear from you as quickly as possible. We’re hard at work building versions for Mac and Linux too, and will continue to make it even faster and more robust.

We owe a great debt to many open source projects, and we’re committed to continuing on their path. We’ve used components from Apple’s WebKit and Mozilla’s Firefox, among others–and in that spirit, we are making all of our code open source as well. We hope to collaborate with the entire community to help drive the Web forward.

The Web gets better with more options and innovation. Google Chrome is another option, and we hope it contributes to making the Web even better.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:56 am

"Hello, welcome to Google Chrome. In order to use this product you must log into your Google account. Please note that by agreeing to these terms and logging in, your entire browsing history will be sold to every telemarketer in the country.

Have a nice day..."

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:47 am

LOL, is that for real? I don't need yet another browser all THAT bad.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:10 am

No, just a joke on my part. But knowing Google...

Qui Gon-Jinn · Post by **Qui Gon-Jinn** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:06 pm

As much as i want it.. I will be at work when it hits.. almost sure of it..

Always need a 2nd/3rd browser..

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:18 pm

Wow, got it and it's awesome

OK really, too soon to tell really. Guess we'll know soon enough.

Oh, the "spyware option" box is unchecked by default btw.

Err · Post by **Err** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:32 pm

I'm trying it here at work and it seems very fast. Too early to tell though.

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:57 pm

What about security? I think it might be good as a second browser, but I'd doubt I'll use it as my main browser.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:39 pm

Happy with Opera so far.

Key Keeper · Post by **Key Keeper** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:27 pm

I must admit, its MUCHO faster than Ie or FF. It suffers from the same problem as safari, the "quick links" dont show, just "new posts"

DoPeY5007 · Post by **DoPeY5007** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:22 pm

Key Keeper wrote:I must admit, its MUCHO faster than Ie or FF. It suffers from the same problem as safari, the "quick links" dont show, just "new posts"

It is Safari

Err · Post by **Err** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:19 am

It installs an updater to start with

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

If you're like me, you'll want to disable that.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:55 pm

Well I guess I wasn't so far off the mark with my sarcastic remark above. A legal analysis of Chrome's EULA:

http://tapthehive.s483.sureserver.com/d ... EULA_Sucks

Since Chrome is a Google product/software, then it is part of the "Services". The content you post to any site is thus subject to Section 11 licensing because the content you post is something "which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services".

In other words, by posting anything (via Chrome) to your blog(s), any forum, video site, myspace, itunes, or any other site that might happen to be supporting you, Google can use your work without paying you a dime. This doesn't just apply to blogger, youtube, gmail etc, and if you think it does, re-read section 1.1 and 11. It applies to everything you pass through Chrome.

darcy · Post by **darcy** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:06 pm

i found this earlier, b4 your post, FP ~

From the Chrome ELUA:

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:11 am

by posting anything (via Chrome) to your blog(s), any forum, video site, myspace, itunes, or any other site that might happen to be supporting you, Google can use your work without paying you a dime.

That's nothing new. Try searching your user name or real name via google. If you posted it, it's available for anyone to see.